Explore our development applications map to locate all current development applications. You can also find detailed information for each development application by ward.
You need to complete a development application for all new developments in Milton. This includes developing new subdivisions and condominiums. All new developments must align with Milton’s Official Plan and zoning regulations.
Prior to the submission of certain planning applications, the Town of Milton requires that applicant’s complete a two-stage pre-application process. This process includes a pre-consultation meeting and a pre-submission review.
Pre-consultation meetings
A pre-consultation meeting is required prior to the acceptance of a planning application for:
- Official Plan amendment
- Zoning By-law amendment
- Plan of condominium
- Plan of subdivision or vacant land condominium
- Land severances (consent)
- Site plan approval
The purpose of this meeting is to identify those studies/reports required to begin the development application process as well as to obtain and provide information required to better process the application.
Pre-consultation meetings are held bi-weekly on Tuesday mornings and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis at the earliest available date. A non-refundable fee of $371 is required at time of booking. A minimum review period of 15 days is required for application types. While we strive to process applications in a timely manner, high volumes of applications may result in delays to the meeting schedule.
To book a pre-consultation meeting, please email the Development Review Team. Once we receive your request, we will provide you with submission requirements.
Pre-submission review
The pre-submission review stage is a required component of the pre-application process. The pre-submission review can be initiated once a pre-consultation meeting has occurred and a record of pre-consultation has been issued by Town staff. In order to initiate this stage, the applicant should send an email to Development Review indicating the request for a pre-submission review. The coordinator, development administration will provide the applicant with a secure link to submit the required materials, indicate the required fees and provide instructions on how to pay the required fees.
To confirm receipt by the Town of your request for pre-submission review, you may want to contact the Coordinator, Development Administration in the Development Services Department or by phone at 905-878-7252 ext. 2215.
For the pre-submission review, the applicant is required to submit all documentation, plans and/or approvals identified in the record of pre-consultation. Town Staff will circulate the documents to internal Town departments, Regional staff and relevant Conservation Authority. Upon completion of the pre-submission review, Town Staff will issue a Record of Comment within approximately 35 days from the time that the pre-submission review is circulated.
The Record of Comment will include comments on the documents provided, indicate if the submission is acceptable and notify the applicant if the submission of a planning application can occur. If the pre-submission review is missing materials, the Record of Comment will request that a resubmission be made. There will be no additional fee for a resubmission of a pre-submission review.
Terms of Reference
To ensure the interests of the Town are met and to adequately assess the technical aspects of your proposal, the Town requires submission of a number of information items with your application. This page provides definitions and detailed descriptions of the plans, reports and studies the Town may require in order to assess development proposals and the completeness of development applications.
Please note that not all of these requirements will apply to your proposal and that the level of detail required for these reports and studies varies widely. Your pre-consultation meeting will determine the requirement for, and scope of, any plans, reports and studies that must be provided with your package for pre-submission review and Planning Act application(s).
Terms of Reference:
- Construction Management Plan
- Draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
- Environmental Impact Study
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
- Functional Servicing Report
- Landscape Plan and Details
- Noise and Vibration Study
- Planning Justification Report
- Site Servicing, Drainage and Grading Plans
- Stormwater Management Study
- Sun Shadow Analysis
- Traffic Impact Study
- Urban Design Brief
- Wind Study
Zoning and land use applications
Your proposed development may not follow our zoning and land use regulations. Learn how to apply and follow our application guidelines for the following land use amendments:
Division of land applications
Some new development proposals will require some form of land or property division.
Subdivisions
A subdivision of a property occurs when you divide a piece of land into two or more lots in order to sell them. Complete a plan of subdivision application and submit it with all accompanying documents during your submission meeting. Review the subdivision guidelines to learn more about the development process.
For a copy of subdivision application and guidelines, please contact Development Planning.
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Below is the Town's 2023 fee schedule:
Planning fees are due at time of submission. A cheque made payable to the Town of Milton can be submitted either by mail or in person (Drop Box or at Cashiers in the Main Lobby) to the attention of Co-ordinator, Development Administration at Town Hall at 150 Mary Street, Milton. The applicant must provide the following information with all cheque payments:
Missing information can cause delays in processing your payment and application. Applicable Halton Region fees should be forwarded directly to Halton Region. Visit Halton Region's website for fee information and on how to submit your payment. Applicable Conservation Halton are to be forwarded directly to Conservation Halton. Visit Conservation Halton's website for fee information and how to submit your payment. |
Condominiums
If you want to develop a new condominium or convert a building into a condominium property, you need to complete a Plan of Condominium Application. Submit your application and all necessary documents during your submission meeting. Review the condominium guidelines to learn more about the development process.
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Planning fees are due at time of submission. A cheque made payable to the Town of Milton can be submitted either by mail or in person (Drop Box or at Cashiers in the Main Lobby) to the attention of Co-ordinator, Development Administration at Town Hall at 150 Mary Street, Milton. The applicant must provide the following information with all cheque payments:
Missing information can cause delays in processing your payment and application. Applicable Halton Region fees should be forwarded directly to Halton Region. Visit Halton Region's website for fee information and on how to submit your payment. Applicable Conservation Halton fees are to be forwarded directly to Conservation Halton. Visit Conservation Halton's website for fee information and how to submit your payment. |
Part lot control
According to the Planning Act, part lot control allows a property owner to sell a whole lot or block within a registered plan of subdivision. Complete the exemption from part lot control application and submit it with all necessary documents. Review our part lot control guidelines and submission deadlines before submitting your application.
You’ll need to get a part lot control exemption for the following applications:
- Creation of townhouse lots
- Creation of semi-detached lots
- Lot realignments within non-residential plans for subdivision
- Mechanical severances, such as additions to lots, easements and land dedications
- Adjacent lands with plans of subdivision
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Deposited reference plans are a submission requirement. However, in a case where a draft version(s) has been provided, the Development Services Department cannot guarantee the exemption by-law will proceed to the requested Council Meeting. Deposited reference plans should be submitted as soon as possible after application submission. Failure to submit, will defer your application to a subsequent Council meeting.
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Guidelines and fees |
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Under Section 50(5) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended What is part lot control?Part Lot Control is a provision of the Planning Act that prevents the further division of individual lots or blocks within a registered plan of subdivision, without additional approval. The Planning Act does allow; however, a municipal Council to remove part lot control from a parcel of land under certain appropriate circumstances. An application for exemption from part lot control can only be made if the subject property is a lot or block within a registered plan of subdivision. Please check with the Development Services Department to specifically determine whether a proposal meets the prerequisites for the removal of part lot control. Examples may include: minor changes to the lot pattern created through a registered plan of subdivision; division of large blocks within industrial plans of subdivision for individual end-users; and/or creation of individual lots for semi-detached and street townhouse dwelling units. Submission requirements:
□ all dimensions of subject lands □ proposed lotting arrangements □ access and/or maintenance easements □ existing building foundation(s) Each print must be certified by an O.L.S. to confirm that final as-built ties to building foundations have been shown.
Fees and financial requirements:
Planning fees are due at time of submission. A cheque made payable to the Town of Milton can be submitted either by mail or in person (Drop Box or at Cashiers in the Main Lobby) to the attention of Co-ordinator, Development Administration at Town Hall at 150 Mary Street, Milton. The applicant must provide the following information with all cheque payments:
Missing information can cause delays in processing your payment and application. Applicable Halton Region fees should be forwarded directly to Halton Region. Visit Halton Region's website for fee information and on how to submit your payment.
Important information for the applicant:Processing of an application will commence when all necessary supporting documentation and plans have been submitted together with the required application fees. Incomplete submissions will be returned to the applicant. It is the Applicant’s responsibility to ensure that building permits have been issued and applicable development charges are paid, prior to the processing of an application for exemption from part lot control. If the application does not conform to the Town of Milton’s Zoning by-law, a rezoning or minor variance application must be submitted, approved and finalized prior to Council enacting the exempting part lot control by-law. Part Lot Control By-laws are approved for a term of one (1) year and automatically expire after that timeframe. Please ensure that all land transfers occur within the one (1) year of the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law. Follow-up with respect to extensions or renewals are the responsibility and cost of the Applicant. More information:For inquiries please contact the Development Services Department at 905-878-7252, ext. 2398 or via email. |
Land severance
Land severance is an alternative to a plan of subdivision for less complex projects. This includes dividing a property into one or two lots. Complete a lot severance/consent application and submit it with all necessary documents during your submission meeting.
Visit our land severance page to learn more about the application and development process.
Telecommunications facilities
If you’re planning to construct a telecommunications tower, antenna or other facility, you need to apply through the Government of Canada. The Town of Milton has a telecommunications facility protocol and we will review local telecommunications proposals. Please submit a telecommunications application form prior to constructing a telecommunications facility in Milton.
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